by joncook | Jun 29, 2015 | Dreaming, Entrepreneur, Purpose
You will never have work-life balance. It’s just not going to happen, and that’s a very good thing. In fact, the very concept of striving for a work-life balance implies that there’s already an imbalance. There is an inordinate amount of pressure for...
by joncook | Jun 26, 2015 | Dreaming, Entrepreneur, Purpose
Chasing your dreams takes work. Lots and lots and lots of work. Many people have a declining work ethic, if one at all. Before you make any assumptions though, this isn’t a Millennial problem; it’s a people problem.(PayScale) Add in even more people who do...
by joncook | Jun 24, 2015 | Dreaming
Passion is a powerful force, especially when it comes to pursuing your dreams. Passion drives us to love and to defend, to hone our crafts and pursue what’s most important to us. The English word passion comes from the Latin word passio, which means suffering....
by joncook | Jun 22, 2015 | Book Review, Reading
“You should just quit your job and follow your dreams!” People told me that for three years, even after transitioning to a new job. It sounds fantastic, even romantic this idea of giving your boss the what-for, boxing up your cubicle, and hitting the exit...
by joncook | Jun 21, 2015 | Dreaming, New Week New You, Purpose
What if the hare had the tortoise’s determination? In the fable of the tortoise and the hare, the hare had plenty of speed, but it was the tortoise who won because he didn’t stop. When people try to connect this story to real-life application, it’s...